BigLots Joins American Heart Association for Life is Why Campaign in Honor of Heart Month
BigLots partners with the American Heart Association to support the Life is Why campaign during Heart Month, aiming to raise awareness and gather contributions to combat heart disease and stroke. As a National Life is Why Supporter, BigLots is actively facilitating donations and involving its employees in promoting health awareness and social responsibility. The collaboration goes beyond mere sponsorship, aiming to make a tangible impact on heart health through in-store fundraising activities and employee engagement.
New Scientific Statement Emphasizes Heart Disease Threat to Women
The American Heart Association’s new scientific statement emphasizes the need for increased awareness and prevention strategies for heart disease in women. It highlights gender-specific risk factors, the importance of targeted public health interventions, and the necessity to address social determinants of health to ensure equity in healthcare access and quality, particularly among Asian, Black, and Hispanic adults in the U.S.
Kentucky Lawmakers Revisit 24-Year-Old AED Law to Make Life-Saving Devices More Accessible
Kentucky lawmakers are considering changes to a 24-year-old law regarding automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to make them more accessible. House Bill 22 aims to address the existing barrier for small businesses and the public to obtain AEDs by amending the requirement for physician oversight. The proposed changes could alleviate financial burdens on schools and small businesses, making AEDs more accessible to the public.
Susan Lucci Makes Stunning Appearance at American Heart Association Event
Susan Lucci, the 77-year-old former All My Children star, made a stunning appearance at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection event in New York City. The actress, who serves as an ambassador for the American…
Study Links Living in Poor Neighborhoods to Worse Stroke Recovery
Living in poor neighborhoods has been found to be linked to worse stroke recovery, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The study revealed that stroke survivors living in areas…
City of Laurel Pays Tribute to Wear Red Day in Honor of Faye Jackson’s Daughter
Laurel, Miss. – The City of Laurel recently paid tribute to Wear Red Day in honor of Faye Jackson’s daughter and to raise awareness about heart disease. Wear Red Day is an annual event aimed at shedding light on the…
Study Finds Surprising Outcomes in Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrests
New research has revealed surprising outcomes in overdose-related cardiac arrests. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that people whose hearts suddenly stop due to a drug overdose are younger, have fewer health problems, and…